Beech 76 Duchess, G-BMJT, 10 April 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 April 2005
• Aircraft type: Beech 76 Duchess
• Location: Adjacent to Belfast City Airport, Northern Ireland
• Registration: G-BMJT

Beech 76 Duchess, G-BMJT

Summary:

The aircraft took off from Belfast (City) Airport and the landing gear was retracted. Witnesses heard a sound similar to that of a reduction in engine power and shortly afterwards the aircraft turned to the left. It failed to gain any further height, struck some trees and crashed into a sports field, coming to rest against a substantial steel mesh fence. There was an immediate fire. The pilot escaped from the aircraft unassisted but suffered severe burns.

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G-BMJT 1-06.pdf (340.75 kb)

Published 10 December 2014